Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN + 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377554 • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance • • EspaSol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.
Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Schedule Maintenance LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 2 2 4 6 10 10 Product Specifications Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts Parts Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN POWER 11 14 16 17 37 Back Cover MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in mater
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while using your mower. • Dross properly. Do not operate mower when barofoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to coot for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine.
These accassories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
HOWTOSETUPYOURLAWNMOWER TO INSTALL ATFACHMENTS TO UNFOLD HANDLE Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. • Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. Thesesymbolsmay appearon yourlawnmoweror in literaturesupprmdwi_ the product.Learnand understand thererneaning.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOUR LAWI_i MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
DRIVE CONTROL • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever. • Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages. Hold operator presence control bar down to handle to continue mowing without selfpropelling.
MOWING TIPS MULCHING • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this manual.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...,_o__ F, LL ,N DATES ,s __k_=j...
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SPECIFICATIONS 917.377554 DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE UNLEADED CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE30(ABOVE32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG (GAP: VALVE CLEARANCE: 20 OZS. CHAMPION .030") 35-40 FT. LBS. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached both serial number LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
IMPORTANT: treated. Blade bolt is grade 8 heat TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Back plate Slots • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
_,CAUTION: Before performing service and adjustments: any • • Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTHNG HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CU'I-I-ING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.
ENGINE SPEED 'TO Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Operator presence control bar _. Fold foward for storage LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a dean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull CHART CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. when control bar is released. Depress control bar to upper handle before 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. pulling starter rope. Contact an authorized service center. 3. 4. Blade adapter broken. Blade dragging in grass. 3. 14. Replace blade. "Sghten blade bolt. Contactan authorized service center.
SERVICE NOTES 36
ROTARY LAWN MOWER GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY - - MODEL NO. 917.377554 PART NUMBER 702511 17 14 I KEY NO. PART NO. 17490416 2 3 4 6 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 7 8 77881 137051 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, and 7) Bearing Worm Shaft 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 PART NO. 137074 57079 131484 700343 86447 137050 750436X 750369 12000003 550848 B1585X004 NOTE: All component dimensions in U.S. inches.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER KEY NO. 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 23 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 37 39 40 PART NO.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER KEY NO. 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 26 28 31 PART NO. 145755 751152 158755 146527 150495 150182 145212 150340 12000058 137054 88080 88118 67725 701037 143603 154990 132010 DESCRIPTION ControlCable Assembly Locknut #10-24 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 V-Belt SpringRetainer Hubcap Ranged Nut Wheel & Tire Assembly E,Ring Pinion Dust Cover FeltWasher Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134 SelectorKnob Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 DdveCover Hex Flange Nut KEY NO. PART NO.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 12H802 TYPE NO.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 12H802 TYPE NO. 2675oE1 ;47 15 O615 _ 4_0 33 22 572 284 307 _54 b625 9/ 51 383 3O6 5 635 307 _ 43 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 12H802 TYPE NO. 2675-E1 _2o_ 104 834 617 842_ 524 110 134 127 634 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET [ i21CARBURETOB K. '00"AL_OV.'.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 12H802 TYPE NO.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE NO. 1 2 3 4 8 7 8 9 9A 10 11 12 13 15 16 20 22 PART NO. 493260 399269 299819 493279 214368 272916 495786 272481 272238 94650 231933 272198 94547 94720 498565 94388 399781 94220 94612 23 24 25 492177 222698 499429 26 499425 27 28 263190 499423 29 32 33 34 35 40 45 46 499424 94699 262651 262652 262224 93312 262204 498275 MODEL NO. 12H802 TYPE NO. 2675-E1 DESCRIP]ION Cylinder Assembty Bushing,Cylinder • Seal, Oil Sump, Engine Head, Cylinder ....
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE _-Y NO. PART NO. 227 492349 230 67072 258 94512 284 94511 300 497838 304 493293 305 94744 306 224324 307 94515 332 94877 333 802574 334 94731 337 802592 356 497833 358 497316 363 19069 383 89838 367 496115 455 225121 456 281503 459 281505 461 94943 515 263073 523 495264 524 280393 525 495265 529 281299 562 94852 572 224328 592 231082 601 93053 6O6 224815 606 497680 Includes: 949O4 94808 613 94231 615 94474 616 263175 617 270344 620 499135 621 396847 625 497465 MODEL NO.
For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home s_ (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-llpm CST, 7 days a week PartsDirect 1-800-366-PART sM (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1-800-659-7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and
